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THE FLOWING BOWL
Beat well together in a jug, four eggs with a
quarter of a pound of sifted sugar ; then add by
degrees, stirringall the time, two quarts of old Burton
ale, and half a pint of gin ; pour backwards and for
wards from one jug to another, and when well frothed
serve in tumblers. Gratea little nutmeg atopof each
portion. This is one of the best " nightcaps" I
know—especially after you may have been badger-
hunting, or burgling, or serenading anybody on
Christmas Eve.
Ruinfustian.
Beat up in a jug, the yolks of two eggs with a
tablespoonful of sifted sugar; then take half a pint
of old Burton ale, one wine-glass of gin, one wine
glass of sherry, a little spice and lemon rind. Let
the ale, wine, and gin, mixed together come to the
boil, then pour in the egg mixture, whisking rapidly ;
serve hot, with a little nutmeg grated atop.
Such compound drinks, into which ale enters
as Shandy-gaff require no mention here. Suffice
it to mention that this gaff has for many years
been the favourite beverage of those who go up
the river—there is but one river in England in
boats, whether schoolboys, or of riper years.
In Stock Exchange circles champagne is occa
sionally substituted for ginger-beer, but this is
a combination in which I have no implicit belief j
although champagne and Guinness's stout make
an excellent mixture. Stout and bitter, other
wise known as
Mother-in-law^
and old-and-mild, for which the pet name is